A media that causes controversy over the exclusion of Al Hilal from the Club World Cup
Sports journalist Salem Al -Shehri sparked widespread controversy after demanding the involvement of Al -Ittihad instead of Al Hilal in the 2025 Club World Cup, to be held in the United States of America.
Al -Shehri believes that the participation of the Federation in the championship will enhance the image of the Saudi sports project globally, stressing that the team deserves this opportunity after its distinctive levels.
Al -Shehri called on the responsible authorities to study the possibility of the union’s participation instead of Al -Hilal, considering that this will show the sports development in the Kingdom in the best way.
Al-Shehri's comments came after the great performance of the federation under the leadership of Laurent Blanc, where he defeated Al-Hilal 4-1 in the Classico League at the Alinma Stadium.
Al -Shehri's statements ignited the controversy between the masses, as opinions were divided between a supporter of the idea and exhibitions that Al -Hilal is entitled to participate in accordance with the championship regulations.
Al -Shehri believes that the participation of the Federation in the championship will enhance the image of the Saudi sports project globally, stressing that the team deserves this opportunity after its distinctive levels.
Al -Shehri called on the responsible authorities to study the possibility of the union’s participation instead of Al -Hilal, considering that this will show the sports development in the Kingdom in the best way.
Al-Shehri's comments came after the great performance of the federation under the leadership of Laurent Blanc, where he defeated Al-Hilal 4-1 in the Classico League at the Alinma Stadium.
Al -Shehri's statements ignited the controversy between the masses, as opinions were divided between a supporter of the idea and exhibitions that Al -Hilal is entitled to participate in accordance with the championship regulations.